Software Development Manager

CACI•Denver, CO

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Software Development Manager is a hybrid role responsible for leading the software development agile team by overseeing design, implementation, Quality Assurance, and validation of programming code, products, and deployments; creating project outlines and timelines; facilitating daily stand-ups, and meetings to monitor project progress and resolve technical and project issues the team may be experiencing; removing project obstacles; documenting progress and communicating to appropriate audience. Responsible for researching, designing, developing and/or modifying software systems (e.g., custom, COTS, GOTS). Presents ideas for system improvements. Develops cost estimates for software developments or enhancements. Conducts impact analysis for software changes. Produces detailed specifications and writes software code. Works closely with business analysts, designers, and subject matter experts to understand functional requirements. Conducts unit tests and documents findings. Supports formal testing in controlled environment before code is promoted to production. Adheres to program configuration change control standards. Provides input into training manuals for users.

Requirements

Must have Scrum Master Certification
Must be a US Citizen with ability to get a TS/SCI and CBP BI
3 years’ experience managing IT projects using either Agile Scrum or Kanban methodologies
5 years’ experience in software development, software engineering and/or IT system and network architecture supporting enterprise-wide IT solutions
Adaptable and able to work constructively with a technically and geographically diverse team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Work collaboratively within a cross-functional team environment, working with others to meet aggressive time-based goals and high-quality standards
Typically has a Computer Science Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of related work experience.
Backend development experience with common languages like Python, Java, Node.JS, C++, GO, Rust, etc.
Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes for deploying and managing AI applications
Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and NoSQL databases, and message passing middleware such as Redis and Kafka

Nice To Haves

System Analysis experience
AWS Experience (CDK, SAM, EKS)
Proficiency with JavaScript and common frontend frameworks such as Angular, React and Svelte
Demonstrated experience using rapid prototyping and Agile based software development methodologies
Experience designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to problems

Responsibilities

Lead Agile product teams in an Agile Framework (SAFe) organization
Provide strategic technical leadership ensuring alignment with client needs and program goals
Conduct Agile ceremonies and events
Track and collect Agile metrics for inclusion into program level metrics
Facilitate team velocity and remove blockers
Supports Shared Services and technical program leadership in conducting release planning, system design and system implementation as needed
Responsible for team performance to include delivery of documented deliverables
Creates meeting agendas and tracks after action items to closure for meetings as required
Facilitates team communications and updates Program Management Office (PMO), product owner, product stakeholders, and staff as appropriate
Prepares briefings on product status for both CACI and Government leadership
Collaborates effectively with team members across multiple organizations
Effectively documents and manages customer expectations in a fast-paced and fluid environment
Assists Quality/Program Manager with the creation of contract deliverable documentation